Hiking Hamilton Weekly Waterfront Walk

HIKE TITLE

Hamilton Weekly Waterfront Walk

DATE

Wednesday Mornings

HIKE LEADER(S)

Jim Blair, Heather Wilson, Tammy Ross

EMAIL AND CELL NUMBER

pblair24@cogeco.ca     905 906 6941

GENERAL LOCATION (City/Town)

Hamilton Harbour Waterfront Trail

START TIME

Meet at 9:15 for 9:30 start

MEETING PLACE OR PARKING LOCATION

Parking at Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Dr., Hamilton.

Hike starts near the gazebo by the water, not too far from the boat launch. Hutch's Harbour Front - Google Maps

DISTANCE (km)

6 km. with option to lengthen to 8 kms +

PACE:

Leisure/Moderate/Fast

Moderate: 3 - 4 kms per hour but pace may vary if you prefer a faster or slower pace

DURATION APPROX (hrs)

2 hours +/-

TERRAIN:

Easy/Moderate/Challenging

Easy: Flat and paved.

TYPE OF HIKE:

Loop, out and back, End to End

Out and back, with some possible route variations from week to week (i.e. up to York Blvd., over to pier 4, some city sidewalks)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Point of interests

Along waterfront of Hamilton Harbour, Cootes Paradise and Bayfront Park. There may be some route variations.

Outdoor coffee stop at Williams Pub an option.

REGISTRATION

REQUIRED

Yes. A Must.

Leaders appreciate early registration and at least 24 hrs before the event.

CANCELLATION

•   If your plans change, please self-cancel as soon as possible so that other HOC members may take your spot.

•   The club may cancel due to bad weather that may impact the safety of participants or due to low attendance.

REGISTRATION OPENS

Two weeks before the hike. Up to 18 hikers are welcome to participate.

WHAT TO BRING

•   Hiking boots or good walking shoes

•   Carry: Snacks, water, extra layers, especially wind and rain protection.

•   NO WASHROOMS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

IMPORT COVID REMINDERS

The club’s Covid-19 Safety Guidelines will be observed.